Plumber (College Station)

PLUMBER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Proficient with sewer snakes/cleaning machinery
• Troubleshoot and service commercial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Install various pressure vessels to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification standards
• Keeping track of several projects' progress simultaneously via our work order system and being ready to respond quickly to emergencies
• Responsible for maintenance/repairs of all facility-related plumbing systems
• Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of pumps and other mechanical equipment
• Interface with other departments' personnel to perform hands-on shop and/or on-site pump troubleshooting/assessment, maintenance, testing (pre/post), and/or repair of pumps, and other mechanical equipment
• Ensure work and used materials comply with manufacturer specifications
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality
• Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the supervisor as required
• Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of plumbing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with commercial building codes
• Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the plumber's trade
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Ability to complete plumbing, preventive maintenance and any/all repairs with minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with many departments and fellow employees
• Ability to operate a fork lift, scissor lift, pallet jack, work truck, and overhead crane
• Experience performing maintenance, installs and repairs on either: air compressors, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, and/or vacuum pumps
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints
• Skilled in reading technical instructions related to the trade in order to comprehend written work instructions, equipment operating instructions, and/or other documents related to the job functions
• Ability to work in a manufacturing atmosphere safely and follow safety practices and regulations
• Understanding of pressure, temperature, and other operating conditions and the ability to service pumps in a production environment
• Analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systemic problems
• Possesses a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and is a self-starter
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day